Those are ordinary little blessings. They’re nothing special…or are they?

Recently, three different Matts have helped me see things in new ways.

Matt #1 is a former pastor, now a banker, named Matt B. Redmond. He wrote a book called The God of the Mundane. I bought it because I already knew from Matt’s blog, Echoes and Stars, that I liked his style. Instead of pressuring believers into the unending pursuit of some kind of radical spirituality, Matt reminds us that the God of the universe is with us, here and now, already involved in our ordinary lives.

You’re rich in love, and You’re slow to anger.
Your name is great, and Your heart is kind…

The song always makes me slow down and appreciate a few more of the “ten thousand reasons” to bless the Lord.

Then there’s Matt #3, Saint Matthew, who heard Jesus say:

Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light. (Matthew 11:28, NAS.)

That’s not just an ordinary blessing. That’s a life-changer and a heart-mender.

Whatever you’re up to today, I hope you’ll see God’s blessings all around you and find rest.